Azores Bullfinch

Azores Bullfinch

Pyrrhula murina

Vulnerable
Envergadura
16,7 cm
Peso
30,3 g
Família
Fringillidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

Sobre

The Azores Bullfinch is a Vulnerable finch endemic to the Azores Islands, weighing about 30.3g with a wingspan of 16.7cm. It inhabits laurel forest on São Miguel Island and feeds on seeds, buds, and berries. Habitat loss has historically threatened this species, though conservation efforts have stabilized its population.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 16,7 cm 6.6 in
Peso 30,3 g 1.07 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 15 days.

Tamanho da postura

2-3

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Fringillidae (Finches)
Genus Pyrrhula
Espécies Pyrrhula murina

Distribution

Azores Bullfinch has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Azores Bullfinch endangered?
The Azores Bullfinch has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Azores Bullfinch nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 15 days.
How big is the Azores Bullfinch?
The Azores Bullfinch has a wingspan of 16.7 cm, weight of 30.3 g.
What order and family does the Azores Bullfinch belong to?
The Azores Bullfinch (Pyrrhula murina) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.

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